Whether it’s a sunny day or you’re off on a beach holiday, protecting your hair from the harsh rays of the sun is something most of us forget to think about. We all (hopefully!) remember to apply some form of sunscreen on our skin (face and body included), but protecting our hair from the UVA and UVB rays is hardly a priority. While trying to keep your hair out of the sun is hard as is—how often is it realistically possible to keep it all tied up in a hat?—if you’ve colour-treated your mane, it’s time you start to take note of the amount of gold shine hitting it.

The sun can turn those cool-toned highlights into a harsh brassy colour, and it fades darker coloured hair, resulting in your fresh hues getting washed out faster. While using a coloured-hair specific shampoo and conditioner is the first step to making it last longer, there’s another category of products to save your luscious locks from sun damage before you step out of your homes. Simply run any of these hair serums that contain UV protection through the lengths of your hair at least 30 minutes prior to sun exposure, and the only thing you will need to worry about is finding a good spot on the beach.